Jeannette
Helen
Hemrick
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Jeannette Helen Hemrick, 85, of Fort Wayne, died Sunday June 11, 2023 at St. Anne Home. Helen was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island on September 29, 1937, the daughter of (the late) Alide and Juliette (Filteau) Desrochers. She received her Nursing Degree and then spent over 30 years as a Registered Nurse at Parkview Hospital, retiring in 1995. Helen married Robert L. Hemrick in Fort Wayne on October 11, 1958; Bob preceded her in death on August 22, 2019, after 60 years of marriage. She was devout in her faith and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church Hessen Cassel and the Rosary Sodality. She was a member of the Fort Wayne Settlers and she loved flowers, gardening and enjoyed crochet and collecting antiques; she also enjoyed travelling, especially her trip to the Holy Land. Helen is survived by her children, daughters, Janine (Mark) Klingenberger of New Haven and Lynne (Barry) Hemrick-Stevens of Fort Wayne; sons, Robert (Elizabeth) Hemrick, Jr. of Maumee OH and Wayne (Robin) Hemrick of Avon IN; daughter, Amy (Jared Loomis) Hemrick of Fort Wayne; brother, Joseph Desrochers in New York; 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial is 11:00am Thursday June 15, 2023 in St. Joseph Catholic Church Hessen Cassel, 11337 Old US27 South, Fort Wayne with visitation form 10-11am in the church. Visitation also from 4-7pm Wednesday June 14, 2023 at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave. with the Rosary recited at 3:30pm. Burial in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery Hessen Cassel. The family’s preferred memorial is Right to Life of Northeastern Indiana, online at ichooselife.org, or by mail to 3106 Lake Ave. Fort Wayne, IN 46805.
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Janine, Mark, Mandy, Jason, and Sam,
Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your mother and grandmother. We are thinking of you all. May your memories bring you peace.
Both Helen and Bob were very supportive while I was the Music Director at Hessen Cassel. Helen was such a lovely lady with a kind face and genuine smile. We had lost touch after I retired, with the exception of her requesting I accompany Mass at her husbands funeral. By God’s grace, I just happened to be asked to accompany her funeral Mass too. A coincidence (God’s way of remaining anonymous). Bless you Helen. I will always keep you in my prayers and I will sing and play piano for you in private!
Condolences to the entire Hemrick family on this most difficult day.
May Helen Hemrick have eternal peace, and may her family be comforted by those her knew and loved her most.
We are deeply saddened to hear of the news, but wanted you to know that we are all thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
I met dear Helen when I was studying with the Lay Carmelites What a lovely woman! Her kindness and her faith were a gift to those of us in the discussions and remained with me long afterward. Please accept my condolences for your loss. I shall remember Helen in my rosary prayers for the Holy Souls.
To the Hemrick’s and Family,
We pray the love of God surrounds you during your journey through grief.
You will forever be in our hearts. Rest in peace, Grandma.
Bob Hemrick & Family,
Please accept our deepest condolences to you, your family, and close friends. Please know that we are with you in thought and we wish you comfort and peace.
DTE-MEP Process Oversight Team
From your loving brother Joseph and your nephews Michael, Christopher & John
Thinking of you! Sending our love.
Helen worked with me at Parkview and she was a terrific nurse and and a wonderful person. I have great memories of our time together and wish to express my deepest sympathy to her loved ones.